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WR16 CWP

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

297,904 mi
Last recorded297,904 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR16 CWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 297,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 293,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 293,410 miles

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 258,722 miles

FRONT LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED

SPARE WHEEL NOT FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Fail 18 Jul 2023 258,137 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (CENTRAL) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction TAPE REPAIR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury DOOR MIRROR/SIDE REPEATER LENSE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

FRONT LOWER BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 1/4 PANEL DAMAGED

SPARE WHEEL NOT FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 26 Jul 2022 223,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock worn causing play/movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 223,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Lower door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock worn causing play/movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 176,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 131,633 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 83,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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WR16 CWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR16 CWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WR16 CWP registered?

WR16 CWP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is WR16 CWP safe to buy?

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